Today 10/5, Tere Ma came to the hospital to explain in layman's terms to Mark, Mary and I so we could understand what happened to Mark's leg and foot. You could see the stress leave Mark and Mary when their questions were answered - 30 days without really knowing what happened was stressful. Tere also told him the three major points for a quick recovery:
1. Attitude - be positive - take it one day at a time - even when/if he has a bad day find something positive about the day or situation.
2. PT and OT is very important for his recovery (even more important then his food intake). Mark has to do his exercises and do them all the time!!! Mark's history tells me this is going to be the hardest part for him.. he does not understand the difference between good pain (getting stronger) - bad pain (hurting the injury). History also tells me Mark will work really hard for a few days/weeks then slack off for a few days/weeks. His PT and OT will work him and we will stay on top of this too.
3. Support - family, friends - being there for Mark!!!! This can come in forms of - emails - cards - visits when he can have visitors. There have been several players/parents asking if there is anything the team can do for Mark? Right now send him emails: mark2polo@aol.com or send him cards/notes/letters at:
Mark St. John
7050 Ovation Way
Las Vegas NV 89119
In no time Mark will be back on the deck coaching the club players - and back in the water tooling and schooling everyone at 2 meters.
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